Built-in garage jacking systems market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the German market for built-in garage jacking systems showed contrasting trends in volume and value. The physical market volume in units fluctuated, declining from 42 193 units to 40 964 units, with a notable low of 27 594 units in 2020 and a subsequent recovery. In contrast, the market's value in monetary terms grew consistently from $85.2 million to $132.6 million, pointing to a rising average unit price or a shift toward more premium systems over the period.

The market's unit volume rebounded in 2024 to over 40 000 units, supported by specific industry developments. Manufacturers expanded the maximum load capacity of systems to 24 tons to meet new requirements, such as for vehicles with increased ballistic protection. At the same time, growing demand for flexible, mobile lifting platforms in workshops and private garages, valued for their space-saving and versatile design, contributed to higher sales. These trends were reinforced by ongoing digitalization and technical innovation within the automotive sector, which increased the need for advanced workshop equipment.

Production built-in garage jacking systems in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of built-in garage jacking systems declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 102.5 million US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 22.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 5.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 134.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Germany's production of built-in garage jacking systems declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 18,834 units were produced, representing a sharp drop of 43.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 41.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.5%. The highest output was in 2018 with 34,230 units, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports built-in garage jacking systems from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Exports of built-in garage jacking systems from Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 22,839 units, showing an 11.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 16.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 5.7%. The peak was in 2018 with 28,319 units, which also saw the largest increase of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for built-in garage jacking systems was diverse, with France accounting for 10.4% of exports, Switzerland for 8.2%, and the United Kingdom for 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up just 26.4% of total flows, while the remaining 73.6% was distributed among numerous other nations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of built-in garage jacking systems from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 87.9 million US dollars worth of these systems, down 5.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 11.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 107.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of built-in garage jacking systems in value terms. France accounted for 10.6% of exports, Switzerland for 10.5%, and Austria for 8.3%, together making up only 29.3% of total export value. The majority was spread across many smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports built-in garage jacking systems to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

Imports of built-in garage jacking systems into Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 31,599 units, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 17.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The peak was in 2018 with 36,282 units, which also experienced the largest increase of 35.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Germany's imports of built-in garage jacking systems in kind, accounting for 75.7% of the total volume. The remaining share was distributed among many other countries, each with smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of built-in garage jacking systems were valued at 53.4 million US dollars, up 7.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 57.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 28.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of built-in garage jacking systems in value terms were heavily concentrated, with China and Italy together accounting for 80.0% of total flows. Other destinations played a secondary role in the import structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020